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Signet Jewelers Limited, the owner of H .Samuels, has announced the foundation will donate £766k to the Red Cross Ukraine humanitarian relief efforts, through its global network. Signet has also suspended business interaction with Russian-owned entities since the beginning of the invasion, in unity with all those in the world calling for peace. According to the jewellers, the donation will help provide “much needed” food, medical supplies, shelter and ongoing crisis relief. To maximise individual giving, the Signet Love Inspires Foundation will also match donations from Signet team members by 2:1 up to £766 per person per year, to the Red Cross and other qualifying organisations to assist with the humanitarian relief efforts. Virginia Drosos CEO, said: “At Signet, our purpose is inspiring love. We stand against this invasion and pray for all the innocent people impacted by war. We put our purpose into action through the Signet Love Inspires Foundation and the generous contribution...

Vicenzaoro is set to rally sector institutions, thought leaders and key influencers for five days of talks and conferences on the evolution and prospects of the gold and jewellery industry. The event will take place in Vicenza from 17th to 21st March 2022 during the International Jewellery Show organised by Italian Exhibition Group, which represents the entire chain of international excellence. Sustainability and technological evolution , with a look also at younger generations and buying trends , will be the hot topics central to the debate on the sector’s future scheduled to take place on the main stage, the interactive and interconnected platform raised in Hall 7, in the heart of IEG’s Expo centre.  The morning of Thursday 17th March will see the CIBJO General Assembly, with the World Jewellery Association again in a leading role on Friday 18th March with two industry events. One discussion, ‘Emphasising jewellery’s positive impact on society, as an integral part of its ...

Christie’s Jewels Online: La Dolce Vita auction, which took place between 1 and 10 March, achieved a total of £2,052,724, with 157% hammer above low estimate and 93% sold by lot. The auction attracted participation from 38 countries, across four continents, and 25% of bidders and buyers to sale were millennial collectors. The top jewels of the sale were an old cut diamond ring of over 25 carats, which achieved £316,583, alongside a pair of old cut diamonds, of over 12 carats each, which fetched £253,266. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/204177-christies-jewels-online-auction-tops-2m

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced that Alrosa has stepped down from the board and will cease all financial contributions to the organisation amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The NDC said its board of directors of the Natural Diamond Council received Alrosa’s decision to suspend its membership last week. The announcement follows the recent announcement that Alrosa voluntarily stepped down from its position as vice-chair of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), temporarily leaving the board of directors. The NDC said: “As an organisation, our thoughts remain with people impacted by the current geopolitical crisis.” Meanwhile, in a statement last week, the RJC said its team is supporting its 1,500 international members with guidance to comply with all applicable sanctions, together with the RJC COP requirements on due diligence within their supply chains. David Bouffard, RJC chair, said: “Like so many, we are deeply saddened by the geopolitical situation in conne...

The total volume of Brazilian metals, precious stones, and jewellery exports to the UK in 2021 soared by 119%, rising 37% by value to reach £648.8m, with demand “overwhelmingly concentrated” in precious stones and gold, according to Apex-Brasil. Metal ore exports also rose significantly, by 116% YOY, to reach £143.3m. Apex-Brasil said “the figures are a result of high global prices across most of Brazil’s export categories as well as strong demand in a number of sectors, but especially those linked to manufacturing and mining as the post-pandemic economic recovery pushed enthusiastic demand”. Commenting on the figures, Igor Celeste, Apex-Brasil’s market intelligence department manager, said: “From metals to food, Brazil’s sectors and products have demonstrated enormous strength and resilience in the past 24 months and this has shown in the positive growth witnessed across most of our major export lines last year. “We were always optimistic that 2021 was the year where progress wou...

Lark and Berry has announced the launch of Alondra, its new sister brand, in honour of International Women’s Day. The first collection under Alondra is ‘Horizon’ which features Lark and Berry’s created diamonds, black spinel and 18K gold vermeil and silver. All pieces in the Alondra brand are made with 18k Gold Vermeil and all stones are created rather than mined. Lark and Berry said all the pieces under Alondra contain 100% real, fine gemstones which are ethically created, guaranteeing its pieces are “conflict-free” and “the most responsible stones”. The company added that it wanted to find a way to design jewellery at the “lowest possible” price-point whilst maintaining standards for craftsmanship and design. Lark and Berry said: “We created Alondra to offer the same beautiful jewellery with real diamonds and stones so that your piece can shine forever, all at a more accessible price point.” Laura Chave, Lark and Berry founder, added: “The seeds of International Women’s Day co...

The De Beers Group has announced the provisional value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) has reached $650m (£494m) for the second sales cycle of 2022. De Beers said this represents the expected sales value for the period 21 February to 8 March and remains subject to adjustment based on final completed sales. Owing to the restrictions on the movement of people and products in various jurisdictions around the globe, De Beers Group said it has continued to implement a “more flexible approach to rough diamond sales during the second sales cycle of 2022, with the Sight event extended beyond its normal week-long duration”. Bruce Cleaver, CEO, De Beers Group, said: “The second sales cycle of the year saw the continuation of robust rough diamond demand underpinned by sustained positive consumer sentiment. “We have been shocked and saddened by the war in Ukraine, and our hearts go out to the Ukrainian people. De Beers will donate $1m (£759,000) to aid organisati...